Sauerkraut Turkey Burgers with Emmentaler Cheese

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 pound lean (7 percent fat) ground turkey
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) coarsely shredded German Emmentaler cheese, divided
1 cup German sauerkraut with wine, squeezed dry
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 egg white
2 tablespoons medium-hot German mustard, plus extra for spreading on buns
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 pretzel rolls** or other sandwich rolls, split horizontally and toasted

Accompaniments:

pickles
red onion rings
sliced tomatoes
lettuce leaves

Preparation:

Combine turkey, 1 cup German Emmentaler, sauerkraut, breadcrumbs, egg white, mustard, caraway if desired, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and mix together with your hands. Shape into 4 4-inch diameter patties.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place burgers in skillet and cook, turning once, 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Sprinkle burgers evenly with the remaining 1/2 cup of Emmentaler during the last 2 minutes of cooking.

Spread rolls with additional mustard, place burgers on buns, and top with desired accompaniments.

** Authentic German par-baked pretzel breads can be purchased online at www.priskas.com
Sauerkraut Turkey Burgers with Emmentaler Cheese

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